Community FoodBank of New Jersey: Host a Drive

get started

Acceptance of product is subject to two overall criteria:

Public health requirements
Our commitment to providing a healthy balance of nutrient-dense foods

We can accept:

Shelf-stable product that has not reached expiration
Fresh produce and frozen foods
Dairy and juice that have usable shelf life per the manufacturer
Excess inventory from promotions, seasonal merchandise
Excess products from tradeshows
Fresh perishable food (sealed and deliverable) (“Extra Helping Program”)

We cannot accept:

Unlabeled product
Product removed from its original packaging
Repackaged product
Opened product
Prepared food that has been exposed to public self-service
Product that has been thawed

For food drive information, please contact the Food Sourcing Department: Food Sourcing.

The first step to getting started is to call the Community FoodBank of New Jersey at 908-355-FOOD (3663) and ask for Food Sourcing or contact us at fooddonations@njfoodbank.org. You can also print out our food drive registration form here.

benefits of a virtual food drive

It's Global. Employees can still fully participate even when out of office or state.
It's Easy to manage. Multiple locations can run the entire drive online.
It's Efficient. Dollars generated do not create pickup or handling costs.
It's Fun and interactive. Creative interface has click-and-drag functionality.
It's Educational. The screens feature hunger facts and statistics.
It's User-friendly. The system is designed for the general workplace.
It's Quick. Donors can navigate the site & complete transactions within minutes.
It's Flexible. Donors may use major credit cards or checks for payment.
It's Easy to track. Drive’s leader receives real-time reports on drive’s progress.
It's Virtual! Does not require corporate resources for food boxing or storage.